Guidebook for Philadelphia
Drinks & Nightlife
Rogues Gallery
11 S 21st StGreat low key, simple and extremely close restaurant.
Food Scene
The Dandelion is said to have the best burger in Philly - its the one that is a combination of different types of meat (might be the only one they have). It's an expensive spot that prides itself on updated seasonal takes of UK cuisine. And they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.
141 locals recommend
The Franklin Bar
1715 S 18th StThe Dandelion is said to have the best burger in Philly - its the one that is a combination of different types of meat (might be the only one they have). It's an expensive spot that prides itself on updated seasonal takes of UK cuisine. And they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Parc is a French-styled restaurant that has a really nice outside seating area which views Rittenhouse square, but the weather will dictate whether or not you want that experience. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. This place is also expensive.
223 locals recommend
Parc
227 S 18th StParc is a French-styled restaurant that has a really nice outside seating area which views Rittenhouse square, but the weather will dictate whether or not you want that experience. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. This place is also expensive.
R2L Restaurant has a really nice view of the city on the 37th floor! Naturally, an expensive option. Offers creative American cuisine. Check the website for their hours: https://r2lrestaurant.com/
55 locals recommend
R2L Restaurant
50 S 16th StR2L Restaurant has a really nice view of the city on the 37th floor! Naturally, an expensive option. Offers creative American cuisine. Check the website for their hours: https://r2lrestaurant.com/
Marathon Grill is a great lunch spot and not pricey. They have two other locations: 19th and Market Street, and 19th and Spruce Street. Their hours vary between locations, so check out their website here: http://eatmarathon.com/
13 locals recommend
Marathon Grill
121 S 16th StMarathon Grill is a great lunch spot and not pricey. They have two other locations: 19th and Market Street, and 19th and Spruce Street. Their hours vary between locations, so check out their website here: http://eatmarathon.com/
Marathon Grill is a great lunch spot and not pricey. Of their three locations, this is the only one closed on Saturday's and Sundays.
13 locals recommend
Marathon Grill
121 S 16th StMarathon Grill is a great lunch spot and not pricey. Of their three locations, this is the only one closed on Saturday's and Sundays.
We like JJ Thai (on Chestnut in between 21st and 20th). Although, it is expensive.
9 locals recommend
JJ Thai Cuisine
2028 Chestnut StWe like JJ Thai (on Chestnut in between 21st and 20th). Although, it is expensive.
Fogo is great but is a chain so not unique to Philly.
23 locals recommend
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
1337 Chestnut StFogo is great but is a chain so not unique to Philly.
It's a typical tourist Philly cheese steak place. That and Geno's. They are not the best cheese steaks in Philly but are the most well known outside of Philly.
316 locals recommend
Pat's King of Steaks
1237 E Passyunk AveIt's a typical tourist Philly cheese steak place. That and Geno's. They are not the best cheese steaks in Philly but are the most well known outside of Philly.
One of the typical tourist Philly cheese steak places. This and Pat's. They are not the best cheese steaks in Philly but are the most well known outside of Philly.
258 locals recommend
Geno's Steaks
1219 S 9th StOne of the typical tourist Philly cheese steak places. This and Pat's. They are not the best cheese steaks in Philly but are the most well known outside of Philly.
Pure Fare
119 S 21st St Gluten free cafe.
Nook Bakery & Coffee Bar
15 S 20th StReally amazing chocolate bar and restaurant all in one that's worth the price. Large portions and delicious flavors and options that make it a wholly unique experience. They even have a chocolate pizza with roasted marshmallows, melted peanut butter or hazelnut bits as toppings!
10 locals recommend
Max Brenner - Philadelphia
1500 Walnut StReally amazing chocolate bar and restaurant all in one that's worth the price. Large portions and delicious flavors and options that make it a wholly unique experience. They even have a chocolate pizza with roasted marshmallows, melted peanut butter or hazelnut bits as toppings!
Applebee's Grill + Bar
1305 West Chester PikeSightseeing
Love Park
Arch StreetThe statue of Rocky Balboa located right beside the rocky steps leading up to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Usually a really busy spot with people taking photos.
91 locals recommend
Rocky Statue
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe statue of Rocky Balboa located right beside the rocky steps leading up to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Usually a really busy spot with people taking photos.
Run up and take photos at the same iconic steps Rocky Balboa trained on. The view from the top is pretty cool.
206 locals recommend
Rocky Steps
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyRun up and take photos at the same iconic steps Rocky Balboa trained on. The view from the top is pretty cool.
Arts & Culture
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
1900 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe first Sunday of every month and every Wednesday from 5-8:45pm is pay what you wish for admission.
1164 locals recommend
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin PkwyThe first Sunday of every month and every Wednesday from 5-8:45pm is pay what you wish for admission.
Essentials
The Sporting Club at the Bellevue has a swimming pool. They can do a 1 month membership but all their memberships come with a $75 joining fee that they don't waive. The monthly fee would be $112 so for 1 month it would cost ~ $187 per person. Unfortunately, I don't know of another option than this.
7 locals recommend
The Sporting Club at The Bellevue
224 S Broad StThe Sporting Club at the Bellevue has a swimming pool. They can do a 1 month membership but all their memberships come with a $75 joining fee that they don't waive. The monthly fee would be $112 so for 1 month it would cost ~ $187 per person. Unfortunately, I don't know of another option than this.
They have all the essentials but they are unique in that they mainly carry their own brands.
305 locals recommend
Bob and Barbara's Lounge
1509 South StreetThey have all the essentials but they are unique in that they mainly carry their own brands.
Whole Foods Market
929 South StThis is reachable via Uber in about 5 minutes.
Entertainment & Activities
PFS Roxy Theater
2023 Sansom StThis movie theater boasts a dome-shaped IMAX screen.
8 locals recommend
The Tuttleman IMAX® Theater at The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th StThis movie theater boasts a dome-shaped IMAX screen.
It's out of the way being located in University City, but it has the most options for casual and regular filmgoers: blockbusters and some small budget films. Buses or the Market-Frankford line can drop you off near this theater.
71 locals recommend
Cinemark University City Penn 6
4012 Walnut StIt's out of the way being located in University City, but it has the most options for casual and regular filmgoers: blockbusters and some small budget films. Buses or the Market-Frankford line can drop you off near this theater.
Getting Around
One of the easier ways to get from one end of center city to the other. Trains for the MFL and BSL, as well as trolleys can be taken from this location. You can buy passes at the station. Be mindful, during the work week it's incredibly busy in the mornings and from 3-6pm.
7 locals recommend
15th St Station - MFL
One of the easier ways to get from one end of center city to the other. Trains for the MFL and BSL, as well as trolleys can be taken from this location. You can buy passes at the station. Be mindful, during the work week it's incredibly busy in the mornings and from 3-6pm.
Be sure you're on the right side of the street for the trolley to take you further into center city or out toward university city. You can buy passes at the station. Be mindful that trolleys during the work week are usually incredibly busy in the mornings and from 3-6:30pm.
22nd St Trolley Station
South 22nd StreetBe sure you're on the right side of the street for the trolley to take you further into center city or out toward university city. You can buy passes at the station. Be mindful that trolleys during the work week are usually incredibly busy in the mornings and from 3-6:30pm.